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WALLA WALLA COUNTY – The county has begun its annual amendment process, designed to solicit input from the public and other agencies, on the county’s Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations.

The plan provides the policy framework for making land use and related decisions to accommodate the projected 20-year-growth in the county. It applies to unincorporated areas of the county only. The cities have their own comprehensive plans and separate amendment process.

To propose amendments to the plan, contact the staff of the Walla Walla County Community Development Dept. at (509) 524-2610 for information on how to submit an application. Applicant are strongly encouraged to meet with the agency’s planning staff prior to submitting and application to obtain information on the process, including timelines, and applicable fees.

Applications for amendments must be submitted to the Walla Walla Co. Comm. Dev. Dept. (310 W. Poplar, Ste. 200) by 4 p.m. on Fri., March 31. More information can be found at http://www.co.walla-walla-wa.us.